#BB162B Hex Code
Color Name: Wine Red
What is hex #BB162B Color?
The color name of hex code #BB162B is Wine Red. The RGB values are (187, 22, 43) which means it is composed of
74% red, 9% green and 17% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:88 Y:77 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BB162B has a hue of 352°, 88% saturation and a brightness value of 73%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #BB162B Color Codes
| Color Name | Wine Red |
| RGB Values | (187, 22, 43) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 88%, 77%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (352°, 88%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC0033 |
| Inverse Color | #44E9D4 [Turquoise] |
| Closest Pantone® | 200 C |
| Closest RAL | 3020 [Traffic red] |
| Complementary Color | #16BBA6 [Light Sea Green] |
| #BB162B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #545454 |
| Desaturated | #696969 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #4A4A4A |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #3B3B3B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #7F7F7F |
Hex #BB162B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BB162B is #16BBA6 which is called Light Sea Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BB162B color is offered by #16BBA6. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #BB162B are #BB5416 and #BB167E, called Alloy Orange and Medium Violet-Red, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BB162B with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #BB162B are #16BB54 (Dark Pastel Green) and #167EBB (Cyan Cornflower Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#BB162B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2BBB16 (Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)) and #162BBB (Persian Blue) along with #BB162B, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #BB162B has #2BBB16 (Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)), #16BBA6 (Light Sea Green) and #A616BB (Heliotrope Magenta). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #BB162B contains #7EBB16 (Dark Lemon Lime), #16BBA6 (Light Sea Green) and #5416BB (Interdimensional Blue). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #BB162B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BB162B rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of BB162B Color
Tints
C94555- CF5C6B
- D67380
- DD8B95
- E4A2AA
- EBB9BF
- F1D0D5
- F8E8EA
Tones
- AF2B3C
- A93645
- A3404D
- 9E4B56
- 98565E
- 926067
- 8C6B6F
- 867578
Shades
- 961222
- 830F1E
- 700D1A
- 5E0B16
- 4B0911
- 38070D
- 250409
- 130204
#BB162B Color Patterns
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#BB162B Gingham Checks
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#BB162B Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BB162B Polka Dots Pattern
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#BB162B Honeycomb Pattern
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#BB162B Leaves Pattern
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#BB162B Houndstooth Pattern
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#BB162B Trellis Pattern
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#BB162B Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
